SEGA and RGG Studio have revealed a new trailer for Stranger Than Heaven that highlights Act 2 of the story.

Act 2: Kure Story Trailer looks at the story of Makoto Daito in 1929 Kure, after he receives a ceremonial sake cup from Genzo Iwaki. From here, he ventures deeper into the world of the yakuza, seeking to rise through the ranks of the organization. Willing to do whatever it takes for the organization, Daito charges headlong down the path of the yakuza. Watch the trailer to get an idea of what to expect from this chapter of the story:

Pre-Order Stranger Than Heaven

Stranger Than Heaven is now available for pre-order with the option of the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Collector’s Edition. Pre-ordering any edition includes the exclusive “Dosu: Kagekiri” weapon, and physical copies ordered through Amazon also come with a free poster.

The Deluxe Edition includes the base game, an original outfit for Makoto Daito, four new weapons, four new Skilled Performers, three new Stage Production Items, a promotional poster, an in-game Record Player, and an Electronic Camera. The Collector’s Edition is available only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It includes a physical copy of the game, codes for the Deluxe Upgrade and the pre-order bonus, an exclusive SteelBook case, a 12-inch vinyl record with the main theme and other tracks, and a collector’s box.

The Standard Edition will go for $69.99, the Deluxe Edition for $89.99, and the Collector’s Edition for $129.99.

More About Stranger Than Heaven

A precursor to the Yakuza series, Stranger Than Heaven follows the life of Makoto Daito over the course of 50 years, from his arrival in Japan in 1915 up until 1965. The game takes the worldbuilding and gameplay that has defined the series and blends it with an emphasis on music. It is also notable for its stellar cast of Japanese and American performers, including Yu Shirota, Dean Fujioka, Snoop Dogg, and Ado.

Stranger Than Heaven launches on January 15, 2027 for the Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and the PC via Steam.

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